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FN56 YWY

2006 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,420 mi
Last recorded189,420 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C578,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 YWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 189,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 186,026 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mmon outer and side wall damage as been driven flat

Nearside Rear hydraulic fluid gator damage

Offside Front on 3mm

engine cover fitted

oil leaking ?

Pass 20 Apr 2015 178,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2013 166,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 147,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 127,516 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 127,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,444 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 106,444 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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FN56 YWY is a 2006 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN56 YWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FN56 YWY registered?

FN56 YWY is a 2006 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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